By Sarah Ostergaard For so many reasons, December is a time of reflection and celebration. As 2024 comes to a close, let’s pause and thank school faculty, staff, and administration who love and grow our community’s young people. Our schools are community hubs, collaborating with families in support of studentContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant, Jr. Early Signing Day was a significant milestone for several student-athletes committing to play at the collegiate level: Irmo High School Dutch Fork High School River Bluff High School These signings highlight the dedication and hard work of these student-athletes as they advance to the next levelContinue Reading

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living with a disability is 28 percent higher than without. Needs such as medical care, specialized equipment, assistive technology, adaptive housing,Continue Reading

By Eileen Renders Weight has always been a touchy subject with much of the population. Many of us are overweight, or obese. Some are underweight while others are a good weight, yet not physically fit. Factors that can predetermine one’s weight might be genetics, and inheriting fat genes from parents.Continue Reading

By Mike DuBose Most Americans don’t understand Climate Change  –  I didn’t. As an unbiased researcher, I write without private opinions but want to review the facts – not what politicians, government, and media promote. With open minds, please allow me to share my in-depth studies from many reputable sourcesContinue Reading

SASEBO, Japan – Information System Technician Seaman Dimitri Clay, from Irmo, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) performs corrective maintenance on the ship’s hull, November 5. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.Continue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. The She Got Next event at Lexington County high schools served as opening weekend for Irmo girls basketball. The preseason ranked Lady Yellow Jackets defeated Richland Northeast 45-34 last Friday at Lexington High School. Abby Livingston scored 16 points, Laliah Singletary finished with 11 and JaylaContinue Reading

The Irmo Middle School Wrestling Team is gearing up for a dual meet against Hand Middle School this Wednesday, December 4th. The match is set to take place at 6 pm at Irmo High School. The meet will mark a milestone for Irmo Middle School, as two female wrestlers, DarionahContinue Reading